The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-23


of Prohibitionists from ell parts of Texas
1t was vast and a mighty multitude, es-
timated at from ten to fifteen thousand
people. A large number of the ablest
and representative men OF the State were
present, including men of all shades OF
religious and political belief.
In all that vast assembly not drunken
man was seen, nor did / see one in all the
city. Nearly mile OF tables, had they
been strung in row, were loaded with
barbecued meats and other good things
to eat. The beeves, sheep and goats
which were slaughtered for the occasion
were enough to stock an ordinary rancho.
There was enough to eat for everybody,
and hundreds of baskets of fragments
were "packed off" after all had been
fed. There was no pulling and hauling,
but everybody went quietly to the table
and ate as orderly as il going from gen.
tleman's drawing room to his dining room.
There was coffee, made by steam, and
iced tea in abundance for all who wished
it. Great enthusiasm was manifested, and
no doubt increased impetus will be given
to the cause of Prohibition by this grand
rally. A number of able speakers were
present, and it was my good fortune to
hear some OF the most stirring speeches
to which / have ever listened.
The people OF Texas recognize the fact
that the whisky power is well organized,
and that we shall have to fight against
combined money power which will not
hesitate to use every possible corrupting
influence to perpetuate the most gigantic
evil that ever cursed a free people. Like
great serpent it has coiled its Shiny
length around the country, until it COW
ers the American continent; touch any
part OF it and it raises it's hydrs-head
ready to strike with venomous and deadly
hate.
We have good reason to believe that
over a million dollars from the wholesale
liquor dealers and distillers in all parts
of the United States, have been sent into
Texas to aid in the defeat of Prohibition,
and to perpetuate the liquor traffic and
the saloon power.
The largest proportion of the talented
lawyers, politicians, orators, and all re-
putable clergymen, are engaged on the
Prohibition side, many Of whom are trav-
cling and speaking at their own expense.
So vast is the work that our State Exec
utive Committee find it impossible to
meet the demands made for Prohibi-
ton literature, travelling expenses of
speakers, and other legitimate expenses
growing out of the campaign. I have
given my time in travelling and making
speeches at various points, as much SO as
other duties would admit, and so far at
my own expense. After next Sunday our
Dallas church will give its pastor vaca-
ton of seven weeks; and until the election,
the 4th OF August, shall be actively en-
gagged In travelling and lecturing in the
interest OF Prohibition. under the direc-
ton of the Prohibition State Executive
Committee My field will be in South
eastern Texas. On the 4th of July 1 am
engaged to reply to Ex-Governor Gibbs
at White sboro, who speaks at that time
and place, in opposition to the amend
ment.
Besides DIR. Robinson, our church has in
Texas other able men who are lecturing in
the interest of Prohibition, among whom
mention Ex-Governor Martin, Col. w. l..
Crawford, Rev. James Billings, Hon.
Dan. Webster, and others. The outlook
is hopeful, and Notwithstanding the great
money power against us and the corrupt
ing influence which it will not scruple to
use, yet we confidently hope to carry the
amendment by from thirty-five to fifty
thousand majority.
Our corn crop is now made "a good rain
here to-day, and it is the most abundant
throughout the entire State which has
been known for years. The prospect for
large yield of cotton was never more
promising at this season of the year. Ii
we carry Prohibition, this, with good
crops, will give Texas a boom never
known before in it's history. Thousands
of the very best class of people will immi-
CRATE here; times will be flush, and we
shall have a general good time heretofore
unknown. We will establish beyond the
possibility of doubt, that we are peo-
pie who love and practice virtue and
morality and revere law and order,
j. K. STREET.